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Flexibility in site selection ~ With sites in freestanding locations, downtowns, college towns and multicultural neighborhoods, CVS is very flexible and adaptable to all types of locations. CVS’ Regional Directors of Real Estate understand business opportunities and are experienced deal makers.

Emphasis on convenience, service, and accessibility ~ CVS continually challenges themselves to redefine convenience for the diverse needs of our customers. From selecting sites to the layout of the store to the hours operated and the services we provide, their goal is to deliver increasingly greater convenience.  Whether a Canadian pharmacy or an American pharmacy, their stores are inviting and easy to shop. Every store is renovated, on average, at least once every five years. This fresh environment keeps customers coming back.

… and an incredible record of success ~ Fueled by a drive to always serve customers better — and a real estate strategy that calls for not only the opening of many more stores to serve a growing number of new communities, but also the moving of existing stores to more convenient locations. CVS remains committed to a strategy of growth and is aggressively seeking out new sites. This strategy has resulted in sustained profitability and widespread customer acceptance.

Partnering with communities ~ To CVS, being a good neighbor means providing the most convenient locations possible to allow access to the health care and prescription needs of individual communities. It also means being sensitive to the various cultures that make up each community. That’s why you’ll see external signage that reflects the languages of those cultures on CVS stores.

Partnering with local and minority suppliers ~ CVS looks forward to the opportunity to work with qualified local and minority-owned contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors — as well as those with high minority representation. And CVS values their unique contributions to the overall process. What CVS look for in selecting these firms is their financial backing and stability to adequately staff projects to maintain schedule and price competitiveness.

CVS is proud to be recognized for these efforts. CVS was awarded the African American Contractors Association (AACA) Outstanding Business Development Award in March 2004 for their commitment to individual communities when building new stores — along with demonstrated support for the community through diverse hiring practices.  Adapted from CVS’ real estate page.